Espiral Atlas
Anatomical regionPelvis and perineum

Deep perineal space

spatium perineale profundum

Bounded below by the perineal membrane, above by the inferior fascia of the pelvic diaphragm and laterally by the lower part of the obturator fascia. It includes the anterior recesses of the ischioanal fossae, filled with fat.

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